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Roosevelt University F&M Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College PennWest Clarion WCU| Robert Morris University Illinois | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Robert Morris | W&J | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Robert Morris | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Robert Morris | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Robert Morris University Illinois is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,151 students)
Robert Morris vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 68.7% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at W&J than Robert Morris University Illinois ($49,612.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 3.3% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($13,524 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($38,963 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or W&J? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between W&J and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $22,300 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $34,600)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/